There's been plenty of 3DS news out of Nintendo's event this weekend (like the unbelievable fact that the battery life may be as short as 3 hours in some cases), so we thought it might be helpful to compile some of the highlights here for your viewing pleasure.
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Japan.
For some gamers, it is considered a "rakuen", a paradise, the promised land. For others, it is the bane of the industry itself. One thing, however, is most definitely clear. Like it or hate it, Japan is responsible for keeping the arcade industry alive, long after it died out in other parts of the world. Today's list represents a few little-known, surprising, or unexpected facts regarding Japan's arcades.
Of course, before any list like this, a disclaimer: I have spent a great deal of time in Japan and have frequented several different types of arcades - however, this list is taken from my personal experiences and opinions, and as with many of these lists, your mileage may vary. That said, on to the list!
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